Vacancy: Research Assistants
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The International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya (ICRHK) in collaboration with FHI 360 and BURNET Institute will be implementing studies to develop, test and evaluate appropriate mhealth interventions aimed at addressing family planning and contraception issues among women in Mombasa.
The research assistants will work
very closely with the project team to ensure that all the study procedures are
in line with the research protocol.
They will be involved in the
recruitment of participants, facilitation of focus group discussion and
in-depth interviews, direct observation, note taking, transcribing and
translation, drafting of reports and any other duties assigned by the project
coordinator.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social
science or related discipline.
- 3 year practical experience in the collection
and analysis of qualitative data (focus group discussions/workshops,
in-depth interviews, and direct observations).
- Knowledge of ethical issues relating to the
conduct of research on human subjects.
- Strong attention to detail and writing skills
that should include the ability to develop comprehensive field notes and
high notch reports for qualitative analysis.
- Have knowledge of the health structures in
Mombasa County and be proficient in both Kiswahili and English (written
and spoken).
- High level of interpersonal skills and the
ability to build rapport with the study populations.
- Excellent verbal, written and visual
communication skills.
Skills / Abilities / Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word,
Access, Outlook, and Excel).
- Excellent skills in using mobile
phones/computers/laptops in transmitting information.
- Experience in working with key populations and
an understanding of issues relating to their sexual and reproductive
health.
- Remarkable skills in transcription and
translation of qualitative data.
- Sound understanding of issues relating to
family planning and contraceptives in Kenya.
- The candidate must possess the ability to work
effectively under minimal supervision and open minded.
- Immediate availability is an added advantage.
Application letter stating salary
expectation and an up-to-date CV with names and addresses of three referees and
telephone contacts should be submitted electronically by 25th September 2015
addressed to e-mail: secretariat@icrhk.org with subject: “Application Research
Assistant – WHISPER Project”
The applicants also need to fill a bio data form accessible
on our website; http://www.icrhk.org